Laos Travel Guide

Offerings at Pha That Luang Temple - Vientiane in  Laos Aquatic crops on the Mekong River in Vientiane Province.

Laos' isolation from foreign influence offers travellers an unparalleled glimpse of traditional Southeast Asian life. From the fertile lowlands of the Mekong River valley to the rugged Annamite highlands, Laos is the highlight of Southeast Asia. Read Laos introduction

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That Luang, Vientiane

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The golden steeple of That Kuang looms over Vientiane. This is a national symbol and the most important religious building in Laos. The present gold leaf stupa is a recreation of the 16th century temple thought to have been built by the …
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National Stadium, Vientiane
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Lao National Culture Hall, Vientiane
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Presidential Palace, Vientiane
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Vat Nak Health Center, Vientiane

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Overview of Laos

When you leave, don't worry that you find it difficult to summarize your experiences in The Jewel of Southeast Asia; many travelers come away from Laos with only a vague sense that they'd like to return and do so quickly before that special something is gone. Fear not, though, for change comes slowly …

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In the mid-14th century the Khmer king at Angkor, Jayavarman Paramesvara, married his daughter to a Lao prince, Fa Ngum, and helped him found the independent kingdom of Lan Xang -- Million Elephants -- with its capital at Muong Swa; present-day Louangphrabang.

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One of the least visited South-East Asian countries,

wedged between Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, China and Burma, Laos is now becoming increasingly popular with the independent, adventurous traveller. Buddhist temples, the Mekong river and areas of outstanding natural beauty make this former French colony a fascinating destination. Laos is …

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Overview of Xieng Khouang

Xieng Khouang, whose top attraction is the mysterious Plain of Jars, is relatively well developed for tourism compared to other provinces in the north -- relatively being the operative word here. Its capital city, Phonsavan, still has an eerie edge of the Earth feeling even though it's slowly …

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